STARNBERG, January 13, 2026
Germany’s international tennis season gets underway this week with the third edition of the Cadolzburg Open. The ITF World Tennis Tour M15 event in Bavaria is traditionally played on carpet courts, a surface that has become a rare sight on today’s professional circuit.
Last year, German teenager Justin Engel captured his fourth career title on the Pro Circuit by winning the trophy in front of his home crowd. His successor could be another promising German youngster this year, as Max Schoenhaus, champion of the 2025 ITF Junior Finals and the No. 6 seed in Cadolzburg, is considered among the extended group of title contenders. Top seed is World No. 546 Nino Ehrenschneider of Germany.
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The ITF World Tennis Tour event offers a total prize pool of $15,000 and will be hosted by the Tennis Center Schwadermühle in Cadolzburg, a charming town located in the Fürth district of Bavaria. Known for its rich history, the town’s centerpiece is the Cadolzburg Castle, a stunning medieval fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s past. The castle now serves as an interactive museum, showcasing the lifestyle and culture of the Middle Ages.
Surrounded by scenic landscapes, Cadolzburg provides a tranquil setting for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The town also hosts cultural events and festivals, blending its historical heritage with modern Bavarian traditions. Its proximity to larger cities like Nuremberg makes it a perfect destination for a day trip.
Tennis action continues in Nußloch
From January 26 to February 1, the brief carpet swing will continue at the MLP Cup in Nußloch, offering players a unique early-season challenge. The entry list of the ITF World Tennis Tour M25 event is led by 289th-ranked German and 2024 finalist Tom Gentzsch. He will be joined by his compatriots Mats Rosenkranz, Max Wiskandt and Marvin Moeller.
Belgian Michael Geerts, who claimed his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title in Athens at the end of last season, and former world No. 88 Dominic Stricker from Switzerland are the part of the international line-up.
Nußloch is a small town in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region of southwestern Germany, located just south of Heidelberg in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Known for its strong sporting culture, Nußloch has become a familiar stop on the international tennis calendar thanks to the MLP Cup hosted at the ZAP (Zentrum Aktiver Prävention). Surrounded by vineyards and close to the Odenwald hills, the town combines a quiet, community-driven atmosphere with easy access to one of Germany’s most vibrant tennis regions.
